Assess the view that the changing context of management and organisations in the contemporary business environment makes the skills of management and leadership essential for a manager.
The word count for your report is 2,500 words.
Table of Contents
List of main sections (and subsections) with page numbers
Executive Summary (200 words)
Summarise the key points, main arguments and conclusions
Introduction (300 words)
1.1 Background on the changing context of management and organisations
1.2 Importance of management and leadership skills for managers
1.3 Report aim and objectives
1.4 Scope and limitations
1.5 Report structure overview
Literature Review (800 words)
2.1 Overview of the contemporary business environment- Key trends like globalisation, technological disruption, shifting demographics
2.2 Changing roles and responsibilities of managers- Shift from command-and-control to empowerment and agility
2.3 Importance of management skills- Planning, organising, directing, controlling
2.4 Importance of leadership skills- Vision, inspiration, empowerment, emotional intelligence
2.5 Synthesis – Why management and leadership skills are both essential
Discussion and Analysis (1000 words)
3.1 How the business context is changing the requirements for managers- Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity (VUCA)
3.2 Limitations of traditional management approaches in the new environment
3.3 Case examples of successful managers demonstrating both management and leadership
3.4 Counterarguments – Are management and leadership skills always essential?
3.5 Implications for management development and training
Conclusion (200 words)
4.1 Restate the importance of management and leadership skills for contemporary managers
4.2 Summarise the key arguments and evidence
4.3 Conclude with recommendations for managers and organisations
References
Alphabetical list of all sources cited in the report using Harvard referencing style
Appendices
Any additional material referenced in the report but not in the main body
I recommend using clear headings, subheadings and paragraphs to logically structure the report. Cite high-quality academic sources to support arguments. Use the marking criteria as a checklist to ensure all key components are covered to an outstanding level. Demonstrate strong insight, critical analysis and application of theory to practice
EXTRA READING
Clegg, S., M. Pitsis, T. & Mount, M. (2022) Managing and Organizations. An Introduction to Theory and Practice. 6th ed. London: Sage.
Chapter 5 And 7